Test Your Knowledge of Ancient Mythology With Spotify's Myths & Legends' Podcast-And Our Quiz

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Legend has it that the first story ever told was the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient poem that explores the heroic journey of a man created by gods to take down a mortal king. Stories like this one have been passed down through the ages, becoming some of the most exciting narratives of all time and even making their way into modern popular culture.

Fascination with mythology starts at a young age, which is why we launched the Spotify Exclusive podcast Myths & Legends for kids and their families to enjoy. The new show tells the tales of gods, goddesses, and heroes from cultures around the world. This family-friendly podcast will take listeners back to ancient Greek, Norse, Hindu, Egyptian, Aztec, and European civilizations in an epic 25-episode crash course.

How well do you think you know the stories of these ancient figures? Take our quiz to find out.

The story of which Egyptian god and goddess explains the origin of the first mummy?

Isis and Osiris

Ra and Khepri

Thoth and Maat

Horus and Set

Who was the leader of all gods, according to Norse mythology?

Thor

Loki

Ymir

Odin

True or false: Hindu mythology tells the tale of Ganesh, a god whose mother gave him the head of an elephant after his father accidentally cut off his head.

True

False

Which culture's ancient legend tells the tale of a god adding five days to the calendar, solidifying the 365-day year?

Norse

European

Aztec

Egyptian

Who was King Arthur's father? (Be careful; this one may trick you!)

Merlin

Uther

Gorlois

Percival

According to Aztec mythology, which of the following species were created before humans?

Giants, monkeys, and fish

Frogs, mermaids, and seahorses

Unicorns, toucans, and armadillos

Buffalo, grasshoppers, and wildebeests

During which era was the myth of Beowulf first told?

The Anglo-Saxon period

The Dark Ages

The Middle Ages

The Renaissance

In Japanese mythology, where do beings go when they die?

A burning underworld of great eternal suffering

A serene, heaven-like place where they watch over their descendants

A dark underground land where souls wait until their rebirth

A frightening place where unworthy souls have to pass terrible tests to enter

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